Have you started your spring cleaning? Well if you are anything like me, I mean your summer cleaning. Think about doing it all at once is very over whelming. Cleaning the outside is the most over whelming part, because the heat in Las Vegas makes you want to just stay inside and drink a cup of ice tea. First thing you are should do is trim the grass, or clean the weeds out of the rocks. That is going to make the overall most difference in the way your yard looks for an outside viewer. If you set a calendar reminder on your phone/email for everything 3 weeks, it will not look as bad, and it will also be easier to maintain. Late spring and early summer are the perfect time trim, and replant old flowers and shrubs. Nothing says spring and summer like beautiful flowers in your yard! Don’t forget to pull weeds from walk ways and driveways if you have them!! Don’t forget to Mulch your gardens this summer. In the Las Vegas heat, the soil has a harder time keeping hydrated which makes your plants look dehydrated. Adding a couple inches of mulch to all your plants will help keep water longer and will keep your flowers and bushes look more alive and help them grow better! Now let’s talk about the walk ways and drive ways. If you have access to a presser washer, or even a hose with an attachment, you will want to spray them down. Having clean walk ways and a clean drive way will help the outside of your home look like it in pristine condition. Now that we discussed a few ways to keep the outside looking fabulous. Let’s jump into the inside of the home. Changing your filters in the spring is one of the most commonly forgot task in your spring cleaning. Changing them will keep the air flowing in your house better and will catch a lot of the dust and pollen that will be circulating through your home in the spring time. Checking all windows, doors, and opening is also forgotten this time of year… The spring and summer is when all the little critters come out and move into the home where it is cooler. Make sure to check them for any gaps or holes to keep the bugs OUTSIDE! After the wet muddy spring passes, you should have all inside furniture, carpets, and walls wiped down! Doing just this task alone will completely transform your Las Vegas Home! You will see how having the carpets and couches cleaning will make you feel in a cleaner home! Don’t forget to open the blinds and let that natural light into your Las Vegas Home too! When you do all these tasks, your home should stay in pretty good condition both inside and outside!! so when fall cleaning comes around, it will require less work for you! In the article attached below is a more in depth way of having your rental and owned home spring and summer cleaning! Please read along and lets all spring clean our homes!
Summer Season Property Maintenance To-Do List
Summer is almost here; and it’s a popular time for renters to move in and out of apartments. If you’re busy welcoming new renters, performing move-out inspections in vacant units, and trying to get apartments rented property maintenance can fall by the wayside until things calm down. Yet your renters deserve clean and well-groomed common areas. Make sure your apartments look their best all summer long by adding these summer season maintenance tasks to your to-do list.
Property Exterior Summer Maintenance Tasks
Focus your energy on keeping your property exterior looking great in summer, when outdoor areas will see increased usage.
Put outdoor lighting in place: Long summer nights entice renters to stay outdoors in common areas. To help them get back inside safely, make sure that you have outdoor lighting illuminating pathways and doorways. Solar lighting is an energy-efficient, modern option that requires little maintenance once installed.
Trim grass: For comfort and protection from pests, keep grass trimmed regularly. Set a reminder in your calendar so you remember to mow the lawn every two weeks (or on the schedule of your choice), or contract out to a landscaping company if you prefer not to do this yourself.
Perform a garden/common areas landscaping cleanup: Late spring and early summer is a perfect time to trim back plants, trees, and shrubs. Don’t forget to weed paths and walkways, where little plants can spring up in cracks and make your property look shoddy.
Mulch garden beds: Flowers, trees, and shrubs get thirsty during summer heat. Adding 2-3 inches of mulch to garden beds helps the soil retain water for longer. Plants will look better during long, hot summer days; you will also conserve water usage and reduce utility costs through this eco-friendly landscaping tip.
Wash and repair deck and patio spaces: Outdoor common spaces like decks and patios will see heavy use in summer. Check all of these common spaces now, and make any repairs that are necessary (such as repainting or replacing a loose deck board). Then clean all common areas to remove dust, dirt, and grime. To help keep these areas tidy and reduce the amount you’ll need to clean up after renters, install trash cans on decks and patios.
Clean window wells and gutters: To ensure that rain can flow freely, clean out window wells and gutters seasonally, including as part of summer landscaping. Remove leaves, dirt, waste, and debris.
Property Interior Summer Maintenance Tasks
Tackle these tasks to keep interior common areas pleasant in summer.
Have air conditioners serviced: Whether you have window air conditioners in common areas or enjoy central air conditioning, summertime will place a big demand on your AC. Be prepared by having your air conditioning serviced by a reputable HVAC company. This way, you can make repairs or replacements so your units will work properly when it matters most.
Address gaps in windows, doors, and walls: Summer is prime pest season. These critters get inside through holes in windows, screens, doors, and walls. Get ahead of the pests by sealing cracks in windows and doors using caulk or expandable foam. If you notice that screens have rips, repair them to minimize your work mitigating pest problems later on.
Test smoke and CO2 alarms: Test unit smoke and CO2 alarms several times a year. By adding this to your seasonal property maintenance list, you can help keep residents safe.
Have interior carpets and furniture cleaned: After wet, muddy spring weather passes, treat interior carpets to a deep cleaning. Hallways will look brighter when carpets are cleaned. Many residents will breathe easier when mold, dust, pollen, and other allergens are removed from common area carpets. At the same time, clean interior furniture. Regular cleaning of furniture can forestall furniture replacement and keep your apartment looking its best.
When you are able to keep up with summer maintenance, fall clean up won’t be as time-consuming and you’ll feel less stressed as a result. Property Managers, what other tips do you have for keeping your properties well-groomed all summer long?
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